Necromancer's Delusion-Homebrew

(Xtra, have you seen Critical Role?  If so in season one they had magical earpieces that they could talk to each other in a group based on Message.  Can we get something like that made for us?)

(Okay guys, here's my plan.  If you don't want to do that's fine and we can do whatever.  I'll try to persuade the goblin boss to let me get closer for a face to face deal that won't end in bloodshed.  If he let's me within 5 ft of the hostage I'll Dimension Door myself and the hostage out.  Aryn you prepare a shot to kill the goblin boss and I'll hold my spell for your arrow to hit.  Jinara, as soon as we're out throw a fireball at one side and Mucor throw another AOE spell at the other side while Zinmaer rushes in and pummels what's left.  Then we'll only be left with 8-10 goblins instead of 25ish & a boss.  If I fail the persuasion check then I have no idea what to do but what the hell right?)

If the group okay's the plan I'll Message Aryn, Valeera and Jinara the plan and tell Jinara to Message Zinmaer and Mucor. (Tryin to keep it from getting too meta sorry Xtra, don't know if you allow that or not.)

Initiative:   11

(I got nothin better.)

Aryn will hold a shot on the goblin and wait for Gaelin to get within 5 feet of the hostage.

Perception:   23

(I enjoy the strategic combat side of meta so I don't mind it at all. It was obvious everyone here does as well as soon as I opened up the castle option.  It's also kind of impossible not to meta in PbP campaigns though.  I'll let y'all know if anyone gets too meta but by providing top down overhead maps I'm being a bit meta myself.  I like my campaigns to be 60/40 strategic combat and roleplay with the end goal of everyone having fun so as long as all are happy no worries.)

(Love critical role.  I remember those earpieces, I'll research and come up with an option in the near future.)

Aryn has a bead on the boss. 

(First off. sorry just got out of a movie and am just now checking everything. #ThatEsclatedQuickly)

Jinara Initiative: 21

Zinmaer Initiative: 7

(Jinara would communicate the plan to Zin and Mucor.)

(Note: Anyone with a high passive perception would see a face of calculation and contemplation on Jinara's face. OOC: he is planning something, but is waiting on his roll to make a decision.)

(I’ll go ahead and post my speech. Going to be in and out a lot this weekend so don’t know when I’ll be able to post again. If it fails then who knows what’ll happen)

“My good sir, we’ve come to negotiate a more lucrative deal for you and your tribe. We’ve even enlisted the aid of a dragon for protection. If you’ll allow me to come closer and speak with you in person I can go over the details... Just me, no tricks no weapons”. *I pull out my sword and staff slowly and drop them to the ground while pulling out a bag of coins*  “May I come forward to discuss the deal rather than lose my voice shouting?” Gaelin says holding his arms out wide showing he’s unarmed.

persuasion/deception (same mod): 15    

(If you would allow @Xtra)

Since Valeera is currently in human form and the dragon is not visible to the goblin, Jinara would spend 1 sorcery point for Subtle Spell to cast Major Image of a Brass/bronze (whichever Valeera is) Dragon, who resembles that of Valeera, 15 ft to his/our West. He would have the dragon appear as if it was ending the Invisibility as if acting in good faith to Gaelin's speech. His tail swaying back and forth while his eyes lock on the goblin boss. 

(Does that give Gaelin advantage? :) . )

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Valeera turns into her human form.  A tall slender female with red hair in a single braid that goes about halfway down her back with a red cloak that lays over a golden breastplate.  Herbert nods and opens a portal on the tree.  As you exit you see a nearby road and open fields that lead to a town surrounded by a wooden palisade.  Valeera reverts back to her dragon form and follows closely behind Gaelin.  As you approach the southern gate you notice movement along the towers and the gate opens as multiple goblins exit shortbows at the ready.  A female elf walks out of the gate and directly behind her is a slightly taller and much more buff goblin holding a crossbow at her back.

 

(@Jinara- It would if she wasn't already back in dragon form. However, the good new is that this is a lower level side encounter so the DC was low : ) )

The goblin boss peeks out from behind the elven woman and shouts, "Alright but just you.  Anyone else takes a step forward and she'll have a bolt through her heart." and you watch as six goblins adjust their aim at Gaelin while the rest stay trained on the group.  

(I know this is a holiday weekend so we may take this slow depending on peoples schedules.  I'll go ahead and roll Initiative for Mucor in the event that it is needed.)

Mucor Initiative:  19

Initiative Order:
Group 1: Mucor & Goblins
Group 2: Gaelin & Zinamer
Group 3: Aryn & Jinara

Gaelin you have the lead...

Map: 

(Oh I guess I skimmed over that part. Sorry) let's do this!!!

(Thanks for the attempted assist JInara!  Fingers crossed...)

Gaelin will hold up the pouch of gold (50 gp) and slowly walk forward saying, "Thank you.  I think you'll come to find our deal is far superior than any offer you've received so far."  About 40 feet away from the front line of goblins he'll point back towards the dragon knowing his sister is behind Valeera and cast Message to Aryn and whisper, "Do you have him in your sights?  If so, shoot when I toss him the pouch."  then continuing his speech to the goblins and walk towards the hostage, "As you can see our employer has spared no expense in delivering this deal."  As he passes the front line of goblins he will hold the bag in front of him rather than out at his side and say, "Here is the initial peace offering... please, have your guards lower their weapons, there is no need for bloodshed today."   If they lower their weapons Gaelin will hold out the pouch towards the goblin boss and toss it a little high so the boss will have to lean back to catch it.  If the boss goes for the pouch Gaelin will grab the hostage and say, "Sorry my hands are full" casting Dimension Door and teleport himself and the hostage 10 feet behind Valeera.

Persuasion/ Deception (in case i'm pushing my luck with the speech and actions):  15   (If adv)   29

Aryn will release the arrow as soon as Gaelin tosses the pouch towards the boss.  If she misses she will Action Surge and take another shot at the boss.  

Attack:  29    Damage:   12   13   32

Attack:  30    Damage:   16   9   31

(Oooo Jurassic Park and Tangled right?) 

(No worries.  I had to go back and check just to make sure.)  

The goblins, wary from seein a dragon are put at ease as Gaelin gives his speech and the boss nods for them to lower their weapons.  The boss looks at you and says, "Finally came to their senses hehe."  With his attention changed to the bag his chuckle stops as his eyes glow with greed when the bag is tossed towards him.  As the goblin boss catches the bag and smiles wide he looks back to see Gaelin grab the hostage just as an arrow pierces through his eye.  The boss's body falls backward  landing with a thud as Gaelin disappears and unbeknownst to the rest of the goblins reappears behind Valeera.

The goblins completely taken off guard turn and scowl at this line of people who just tricked them.  They pull back their bowstrings and release a volley of arrows at Jinara, Zinmaer, Mucor & Valeera.  

Jinara-  Atks:   7   16   18   8   13     14    Dmg:  7   7   8   3   7  6

Zinmaer-  Atks:   5   17   20   12   8     5    Dmg:  4   5   6   7   7  4

Mucor-  Atks:   15   6   17   6   11     9    Dmg:  5   7   5   5   5  8

Valeera-  Atks:   7   21   10   21   9     5    Dmg:  7   8   3   5   4  7

Mucor!

Updated map: 

(sorry, yesterday was my birthday and this weekend is looking to be very busy. sorry for Lack of posting. also only the first attack his me for 3 damage, my ac is 19 woot!)

Mucor will snort as the arrow slams into his shoulder, prompting him to lower his head and run towards the goblins. Swirling spores will follow behind the minotaur like a dust trail as he begins to chant. As he does the swirling mass of spores will begin to rise up and push forward across the ground in front of him, killing any plants and animals caught in the deadly rolling wave of death as the minotaur casts cloudkill.

(con save 16 or take 23poison damage, half on success)

(Targeting the maximum number of goblins on the right side)

(Happy belated birthday!)

(Oh snap!  Happy belated birthday!)  

The cloud of poison fills the area around the goblins on the western side in front of the palisade choking them to death.

Gaelin & Zinamer & Valeera!

Forgot to roll Valeera Initiative:   13

updated map: 

Gaelin will tell the elf woman to run south out of harms way and wait until we've cleared the town.  (Fingers crossed.) Then Gaelin will mount Valeera and tell her to fly up at a 45 degree angle towards the far western tower moving NW diagonally.  Gaelin will then throw an Eldritch Blast at each goblin on the western tower.

Attack:  13   Damage:  8           Attack:  10   Damage:  6

The elven woman nods then rushes south out of the range of the goblins arrows. Two arrows pierce Valeera's side but she brushes them off with her tail and takes off with Gaelin towards the western tower.  The bolts of energy burst a hole through each goblin's chest and their bodies fall from the tower.  

Zinmaer!

updated map: 

(Also, forgot to say happy belated birthday Mucor!)

(lol thanks everyone. We get birthdays off of work where I am employed and so I was hole with the wife and kiddos. Less posting happens When I am not at work lol!

(Happy belated birthday Mucor!!!!)

Zinmaer will move his 55ft directly towards the goblins. He will spend 1 Ki for Step of the Wind for an additional 55 ft bringing him 15 ft away from the closest goblin. He will then take the Dodge